'Hollyoaks' star Nick Pickard pleads guilty to drink driving

Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard has been banned from the road for 12 months after admitting drink-driving.

The actor, who plays the soap's longest-serving character Tony Hutchinson, appeared at Milton Keynes Magistrates Court today (December 21) and pleaded guilty to driving while over the limit, Milton Keynes News reports.

Pickard, who was also fined £850, may have his ban cut by three months if he takes a rehabilitation course.

The 37-year-old was driving in Milton Keynes at 1am on October 15 when he was stopped by police for a routine check. After being taken to a local police station, a blood test revealed that he was 14 milligrams over the legal alcohol limit.

Pickard's solicitor today told the court: "He wishes to express his remorse and regret, and he acknowledges he made a grave error in judgement.